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Maiden is a Global Ambassador for the Empowerment of Girls through Education

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“We were told we couldn’t do it, but we showed how sailing is a level playing field. Now, I’m making it my mission to advocate for girls’ education around the world.”
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Our Mission
The Maiden Factor Foundation worked with, raised funds for and supported communities to enable girls into education and empower and support them to remain throughout their teenage years to reach their full potential and create better futures for all.

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Our Vision
A world where every girl has access to 12 years of quality education; empowering them to choose their future and fulfil their dreams.

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Maiden has changed the world - again!

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On April 22, 2024, Maiden made history by becoming the first all-female crew to win the Ocean Globe Race, triumphing over immense challenges and fierce competition to claim this groundbreaking victory and inspiring the world with their incredible achievement!

Maiden World Tour

Maiden's World Tour took the crew to countries across the globe, visiting schools, supporting charities and inspiring thousands.


Over 30 years since changing the world in the 89/90 Whitbread, Maiden sailed the seas with an all-female crew once again.

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World Tour

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From Southampton to Senegal, catch up on Maiden's World Tour journey here.

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The Movie

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The inspirational documentary of Maiden against all odds.

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Get Involved

More than 130 million girls are out of school today

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Maiden Names Club

Original Crew

Sally Creaser
Sarah Davies
Tracy Edwards
Joanna Gooding
Angela Heath
Nancy Hill
Marie-Claude Kieffer
Jeni Mundy
Michalle Paret
Dawn Riley
Claire Russell
Mandi Swan
Tanja Visser
Mikaela Von Koskull
Pam Hale
Dee Ingles
Sarah-Jane Ingram

Names

Alia, Haya and Jalilas
HRH The Duchess of York
Isabelle Andrieu
Maya Angelou
Florence Arthaud
Bettina Bake
Grace Bake
Joanna Court
Ebbie Ebbert
Patricia Edwards
Garth Elaine Iain
Elizabeth Fry
Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Joy Harwood Rogers
Florence Imelda Krebs
Jamie Lee Curtis
Maria Leoni Seti
Toby Molenaar
Emmeline Pankhurst
Rosa Parks
Karmen Royal
Yasmeen Shabsough
Jane Swarbrick
Harriet Tubman
Emily Wilding Davison

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